What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant News Editor position at Northstar Travel Group?
Northstar Travel Group is the largest and most trusted B2B travel media and information company in the world. At Northstar, our mission is to be the leading global provider of trusted information and experiences for the audiences that drive the travel industry, while delivering innovative and high-performing marketing solutions to the businesses seeking to engage them.
TravelAge West is a travel trade publication at the center of the travel advisor community, providing today’s modern advisors with tools to make their business better, from industry research and professional development to immersive storytelling and first-person reviews. A trusted brand for more than 50 years, TravelAge West produces the annual WAVE Awards Gala, the Future Leaders in Travel event, the Napa Valley Leadership Forum and the Trendsetter Awards. We host the award-winning Humans of Travel podcast.
We're looking for a truly exceptional, multitalented editor who takes pride in a job well done and is passionate about building a journalism career in the travel industry. You are genuinely curious about what’s happening in the world of travel and how it affects the people who work in it. You naturally notice what’s new, changing or important — and you enjoy turning that into clear, useful and engaging news for a professional audience. You also don’t shy away from reported features that show off your storytelling skills.
You'll learn the ins and outs of the travel industry as you work together with our award-winning editorial team, report from the field, shape our news content, interview some of the top players in travel, edit freelancers' work, contribute to social media and work at our own live events. You’re the type of person who combines warmth with strong professional instincts and consistently shows up prepared, polished and engaged — ready to listen, learn and get the best story.
This is a highly visible, on-camera and in-person role. You must be comfortable consistently presenting yourself in a polished, professional manner in meetings, industry settings and live events. You will regularly interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders and are expected to consistently demonstrate readiness and professionalism in those settings. While there is some travel in this role, expect a collaborative, deadline-driven environment that generally requires a standard Monday-Friday schedule in alignment with the team.
What You’ll Do
Northstar Travel Group is a great place to work, learn and grow. We seek impressive individuals to contribute fresh ideas and strengthen our team in all departments and specialties. We welcome creativity, dedication, drive and passion and offer a fast-paced and fun environment, opportunity and work/life balance. Click here to view our Careers page.
Benefits
We offer a wide variety of benefit plans, programs, and perks to ensure that our employees can choose the options right for them. Northstar contributes heavily toward insurance plan premiums, and we provide a generous paid time off package. Our offerings are extensive, covering a wide range including a variety of health and dental plans, company-paid life insurance, 401k, and summer Fridays, to name just a few. The annual base salary range for this role is $71,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Growth Opportunities
From educational training and mentorship programs to industry conferences and events, Northstar Travel Group employees have a wide variety of opportunities for career growth and advancement. Traveling through career paths enables employees to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Northstar, we believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture and workplace. Our work is far from over – we continuously push to be better. We understand that diverse voices, points of view and contributions are at the heart of Northstar’s success and impact.
TravelAge West is a travel trade publication at the center of the travel advisor community, providing today’s modern advisors with tools to make their business better, from industry research and professional development to immersive storytelling and first-person reviews. A trusted brand for more than 50 years, TravelAge West produces the annual WAVE Awards Gala, the Future Leaders in Travel event, the Napa Valley Leadership Forum and the Trendsetter Awards. We host the award-winning Humans of Travel podcast.
We're looking for a truly exceptional, multitalented editor who takes pride in a job well done and is passionate about building a journalism career in the travel industry. You are genuinely curious about what’s happening in the world of travel and how it affects the people who work in it. You naturally notice what’s new, changing or important — and you enjoy turning that into clear, useful and engaging news for a professional audience. You also don’t shy away from reported features that show off your storytelling skills.
You'll learn the ins and outs of the travel industry as you work together with our award-winning editorial team, report from the field, shape our news content, interview some of the top players in travel, edit freelancers' work, contribute to social media and work at our own live events. You’re the type of person who combines warmth with strong professional instincts and consistently shows up prepared, polished and engaged — ready to listen, learn and get the best story.
This is a highly visible, on-camera and in-person role. You must be comfortable consistently presenting yourself in a polished, professional manner in meetings, industry settings and live events. You will regularly interact with senior leadership and external stakeholders and are expected to consistently demonstrate readiness and professionalism in those settings. While there is some travel in this role, expect a collaborative, deadline-driven environment that generally requires a standard Monday-Friday schedule in alignment with the team.
What You’ll Do
- Overseeing TravelAge West’s digital news output and writing and editing daily quick-turnaround news pieces
- Reporting and writing weekly features
- Contributing to the monthly print cycle, including managing sections and editing
- Assigning, editing and collaborating with freelance writers
- Supporting our social media efforts
- Supporting marketing initiatives, awards programs and live events
- Representing and upholding the TravelAge West brand in all interactions with industry partners, sources and colleagues. (Expect daily communication with clients and audience members, and about 30% travel.)
- Building relationships across the travel industry
- Backing up the team wherever needed
- You show strong judgment about context and audience, especially in high-visibility settings
- You are highly responsive and aligned with team norms around communication and availability
- You are fully present and engaged in meetings and collaborative environments
- You demonstrate consistent professional standards across all work settings — including internal meetings, external-facing interactions and informal cross-functional conversations
- 2-3 years of editorial experience (magazine, newspaper or digital)
- Exceptional writing and editing chops with a diversity of clips (news writing, features and interviews)
- Familiarity with AP style
- The ability to juggle deadlines and work ahead
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- A team player with strong initiative who can manage projects independently
- A four-year degree (English, Journalism or Literature preferred)
- Hybrid role based in Los Angeles with a minimum of one day per week in Century City office required
- InCopy/InDesign experience
- SEO and CMS knowledge
- Social media skills
Northstar Travel Group is a great place to work, learn and grow. We seek impressive individuals to contribute fresh ideas and strengthen our team in all departments and specialties. We welcome creativity, dedication, drive and passion and offer a fast-paced and fun environment, opportunity and work/life balance. Click here to view our Careers page.
Benefits
We offer a wide variety of benefit plans, programs, and perks to ensure that our employees can choose the options right for them. Northstar contributes heavily toward insurance plan premiums, and we provide a generous paid time off package. Our offerings are extensive, covering a wide range including a variety of health and dental plans, company-paid life insurance, 401k, and summer Fridays, to name just a few. The annual base salary range for this role is $71,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Growth Opportunities
From educational training and mentorship programs to industry conferences and events, Northstar Travel Group employees have a wide variety of opportunities for career growth and advancement. Traveling through career paths enables employees to achieve a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Northstar, we believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the cultures and communities that are experienced through travel. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, accessible and equitable culture and workplace. Our work is far from over – we continuously push to be better. We understand that diverse voices, points of view and contributions are at the heart of Northstar’s success and impact.
Salary : $71,000